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300-420 Question #73: Real Exam Question with Answer & Explanation

The correct answer is B: responsible for the centralized control plane of the SD-WAN network. The vSmart controller in a Cisco SD-WAN deployment is responsible for creating and maintaining the centralized control plane of the network. It facilitates the overlay network's routing and policy distribution.

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Question

What is one function of the vSmart controller in an SD-WAN deployment?

Options

  • Aorchestrates vEdge and cEdge connectivity
  • Bresponsible for the centralized control plane of the SD-WAN network
  • Cprovides centralized network management and a GUI to monitor and operate the SD-WAN
  • Dprovides a data-plane at branch offices to pass traffic through the SD-WAN network

Explanation

The vSmart controller in a Cisco SD-WAN deployment is responsible for creating and maintaining the centralized control plane of the network. It facilitates the overlay network's routing and policy distribution.

Common mistakes.

  • A. The vManage controller is responsible for orchestrating and managing vEdge and cEdge connectivity through configuration deployment.
  • C. The vManage controller provides the centralized network management interface and GUI for monitoring and operating the SD-WAN.
  • D. vEdge and cEdge routers provide the data-plane functionality at branch offices, forwarding traffic through the SD-WAN tunnels.

Concept tested. Cisco SD-WAN vSmart controller function

Reference. https://www.cisco.com/c/en/us/td/docs/routers/sdwan/configuration/sdwan-xe-gs-book/sdwan-overlay-network-components.html

Topics

#SD-WAN#vSmart controller#Control Plane#WAN Architecture

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